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Does Ritalin Intake For Treating ADD Result In Any Major Side Effects?

My daughter has ADD. She has taken Focalin and Adderall before without major side effects. She is 31. New doctor wants to give her Ritalin. Which would your drug of choice be and why. I m concerned with the side effects and quality of results with Ritalin as compared with the others.a
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Hello,

You can proceed with Ritalin.

It is a commonly prescribed drug and side effects are minimal.

Nothing much to worry and your treatment is on the right track.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Does Ritalin Intake For Treating ADD Result In Any Major Side Effects?

Hello, You can proceed with Ritalin. It is a commonly prescribed drug and side effects are minimal. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is on the right track. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician